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Healthcare Assistant - Gladstone 1 St Marks
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £26,696.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26696.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, NW10 7NS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9337-24-0859 |
Summary
Level of Clinical Responsibilities Participate in the reception of patients and relatives in the clinical area and to act courteously to all visitors. At the direction of the registered nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care Monitor pressure areas and assist qualified staff in changing wound dressings. Escort patients who do not require constant qualified care. To serve drinks and meals to patients and to give assistance to those patients requiring help. Monitor patient intake including peg feeds and record on food charts. To assist in bed making and the disposal of soiled linen. To chaperone patients as necessary. Once trained, perform ECG monitoring on patients To undertake the recording of temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry and blood sugars, also fluid input and output, and report findings to the nurse in charge of patient care. Participate in Phlebotomy and cannulation of patients on the ward. Collecting and testing specimens as required and reporting abnormalities. Ensure safekeeping of patients property and valuables within Trust guidelines Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure that patients needs are meet. Be aware of your competence and acknowledge your own boundaries asking for assistance as required. Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities